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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,613/month

Average Rent

769 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,613 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Atlanta, you can expect to pay about $1,501 per month for a studio, $1,613 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,920 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,223 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,501/month
573 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,613/month
769 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,920/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,223/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,286/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,453/month
1,453 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,792/month
2,820 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,831/month
778 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,520/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,586/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,341/month
864 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,229/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,061/month
1,754 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,646/month
2,355 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Last Updated February 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Atlanta, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Campbellton Road, Cascade Heights and Pittsburgh are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,030/month
790 Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,055/month
734 Sq Ft
Pittsburgh
$1,097/month
961 Sq Ft
Sylvan Hills
$1,100/month
774 Sq Ft
Washington Square
$1,105/month
732 Sq Ft
Rivers Station
$1,146/month
703 Sq Ft
Landmark at Banyan Bay
$1,149/month
704 Sq Ft
Greenbriar
$1,156/month
742 Sq Ft
West End
$1,179/month
861 Sq Ft
Aerotropolis
$1,198/month
738 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Grant Estates, 12th & Midtown and Ansley Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Grant Estates
$3,320/month
866 Sq Ft
12th & Midtown
$2,718/month
776 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,705/month
807 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,694/month
798 Sq Ft
Peachtree Terrace
$2,546/month
831 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,541/month
832 Sq Ft
Piedmont Park
$2,508/month
773 Sq Ft
Peachtree Battle
$2,495/month
812 Sq Ft
The Brooke
$2,487/month
744 Sq Ft
Peachtree Heights
$2,432/month
805 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Atlanta with the most apartments available are Midtown Atlanta, West Midtown Atlanta and Buckhead .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Atlanta
$2,161/month
764 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,127/month
772 Sq Ft
Buckhead
$1,988/month
783 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,767/month
776 Sq Ft
Eastside Atlanta
$1,950/month
771 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,881/month
769 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$1,985/month
762 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,693/month
761 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$1,957/month
751 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,391/month
773 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Atlanta, GA?

Because the average rent in Atlanta is $1,613, you’ll want to make about $5,376 per month or $64,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Atlanta, GA is 5.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Atlanta is 16.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,501 - $2,223. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 2.3% more for utilities, and 3.2% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Campbellton Road

Atlanta, GA

Grant Estates

Atlanta, GA

Studio
$800/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,005/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,202/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,426/month
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$1,279 - $2,075

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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